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Sportshall Dorset Sportshall Athletics Running for kids Dorset Athletics for kids Dorset Athletics Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Dorchester, Weymouth Indoor athletics Dorset Sportshall An indoor competition for young athletes Sportshall is a lively competition format designed to give young athletes the opportunity to compete indoors throughout the winter. Under 11s, Under 13s and Under 15s take part in running and field events. The races include individual 2, 4 and 6 lap races with each lap defined as two lengths of the sportshall with turns off angled turn boards at each end. There are also team relays and obstacle races. Field events include speed bounce, vertical jump, hi-stepper, standing long jump, standing triple jump, balance beam, target throw, chest push and javelin. Dorset Sportshall League The six main track & field clubs in the county (Bournemouth AC, Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners, Weymouth St Paul's Harriers & AC and Wimborne AC) compete in the Dorset Sportshall League which consists on three or four fixtures from November to January each year. These take place in the sportshall at Canford School in Canford Magna. The first fixture of the 2025/26 Dorset Sportshall League will be on 18th October. If you are interested in competing then please speak to one of the six clubs. Contact the clubs 2025/26 prospectus Match 1 Match 2 Match 3 Match 4 and County championships 2025/26 Dorset Sportshall League - Match 1 Date: 18th October 2025 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager Match 1 results 2025/26 D orset Sportshall League - Match 2 Date: 22nd November 2025 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager Match 2 results 2025/26 D orset Sportshall League - Match 3 Date: 3rd January 2026 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager Match 3 results 2025/26 D orset Sportshall League - Match 4 and Dorset County Championships Date: 24th January 2026 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager £5 per entrant payable to DCAA on the day of competition Dorset County Sportshall Championships The final fixture of the Dorset Sportshall League each year forms the County Championships. This is normally at the end of January. Competitors must be either resident in Dorset or have been born in Dorset to qualify. Entries are organised by the participating clubs and championship competitors must pay a small additional fee on the day to take part. Winners of events in each age category receive certificates. 2025 results 2024 results 2024/25 2023/24 2022/23 Dorset Sportshall League Results 2024/25 Match 2 results Match 3 results Match 1 results Match 4 results Dorset Sportshall League Results 2022/23 Match 1 results Match 2 results Match 3 results Dorset Sportshall League Results 2023/24 Match 1 results Match 2 results Match 3 results Match 4 results South West Sportshall Championships The best Sportshall competitors from across Dorset have the chance to compete for their county at the regional championships which usually take place in Paignton, Devon. Dorset teams are selected by managers from across the participating clubs who look at results from the league fixtures and county championships. The atmosphere in the sportshall at the regionals is electric and the competition hot! The Southwest Regional Final were on 16th March 2025 at Torbay Leisure Centre, Penwill Way, Clennon Valley, Paignton TQ4 5JR, UK. 2025 results

Cross Country Dorset Wessex Cross Country League Dorset County Cross Country Champs Cross Country Dorset is a great place to race cross country Whether you are an old hand or have never run cross country before you will be well served by joining one of Dorset's athletics clubs. Most of them take part in cross country racing, notably the Wessex Cross Country League. Many also travel further afield to race at events such as the South West, Southern and National Cross Country championships. Here are links to some of the Dorset clubs in the county that take part in cross country races: BAC DAC PAC PR WSPH WAC For information on schools cross country competitions please visit the Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA Wessex Cross Country League The Wessex League is a series of cross country races held across the Wessex area from October to December each year. Entries can be made individually or via an athletics club. Race distances vary from 1.5 km for Under 11s up to 10 km for seniors and veterans. Prizes are awarded at the end of the series for individual and team winners in all categories. The first race of the 2025/26 season is on 26th October at Learoyd Road, Poole. Registration and league rules can be found here: Club subscriptions Declarations & individual registration League rules Fixture 1 Fixture 2 Fixture 3 Fixture 4 County Championships 2025 Wessex Cross Country Fixture 1 - Learoyd Road Date: 26th October 2025 Venue: Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset Entries have now closed Route map Race instructions Results PDF 2025 Wessex Cross Country Fixture 2 - Bryanston School Date: 2nd November 2025 Venue: Bryanston School, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0PS Route map Race Instructions Results PDF 2025 Wessex Cross Country Fixture 3 - Kings Park Date: 30th November 2025 Venue: Kings Park, Bournemouth Route map Race instructions Results PDF DCAA Cross Country Championships at Fixture 4 - Canford School The DCAA Cross Country Champs will be held as part of Fixture 4 of the Wessex Cross Country League on 14th December 2025. There are eligibility criteria to qualify and you must have registered for the Wessex League in order to compete. Rules Results Excel 2025 Wessex Cross Country Fixture 4 - Canford School Date: 14th December 2025 Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Dorset, BH21 3AD Route map Race instructions Results Excel Results PDF Results 2024 Results 2023 Results 2022 Results 2021 2023 Wessex Cross Country Final Results 2023 results 2022 results yet to be loaded 2021 results yet to be loaded 2024 Wessex Cross Country Final Results 2024 results XLS 2024 results PDF Dorset County Cross Country Championships The Dorset County Cross Country Championships are held in the autumn each year at one of the Wessex Cross Country League races, usually in December. You do not have to be a member of a club to enter but must be either resident in Dorset or have been born in Dorset to qualify. The youngest age group in the championships is Under 13. A Quadkids (Under 11) event is held at the same time. Medals and trophies are awarded for category winners. The 2025 Dorset County cross country championships will be held on Sunday 14th December at Canford School in Wimborne. A separate entry to the championships is required in addition to being registered for the league. Click to enter Results 2024 Results 2023 Hampshire Cross Country League Many of our Dorset-based clubs compete in the neighbouring Hampshire Cross Country League. This gives athletes the opportunity to race on different courses and against runners from a wider variety of clubs. The League comprises five or six races spread across the autumn and winter. Entries are made via league-affiliated clubs. Click here for a link to the League website: Find out more UK Intercounties Cross Country Championships The best of Dorset's cross country runners have the opportunity to pull on the green Dorset vest and compete for their county each year at the UK Intercounties Cross Country Championships. This is one of the largest and probably the highest quality fixture in the cross country calendar with competitors from most of the counties in the UK. Age categories include Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, Under 20 and Senior (incorporating veteran). Selections for the teams are made by Dorset managers in January and February based partly on the top finishers at the Dorset County Championships and partly on other results from across the season. The Intercounties were last held at Wollaton Park in Nottingham on 8th March 2025. 2025 results 2025 report

Dorset Athletics Team Dorset Athletics Network Team Dorset Dorset County Athletics Association Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA DCAA TDAN Latest news from across the Dorset county athletics network Cross Country Results of fourth Wessex cross country race and Dorset County Championships on 14th December The results are accessible via the cross country section of the website. Select Fixture 4 for Wessex race results including final league standings. Select County Championships for the Dorset results. Results Sportshall Results of second Dorset sportshall league match on 22nd November To view the results of the second match of this season's Dorset sportshall league at Canford School, follow this link and click on the Fixture 2 tab: Results Cross Country Entries now open for the South West cross country championships on 3rd January The South West champs take place at RNAS Merryfield near Taunton on Saturday 3rd January 2026. Entries must be made before the deadline on Sunday 14th December using the link below. For MoD security purposes all attendees (athletes, coaches, supporters and officials) must submit their details in advance. You may race in your club or county vest. There is no pre-selection to run for Dorset. Scoring teams will be compiled from those declaring they want to represent Dorset on their entry form. Entries Upcoming Fixtures Calendar of Dorset cross country, Sportshall and road races Follow this link for a calendar of the main cross country, Sportshall and road race fixtures for Dorset clubs and athletes for the period September 2025 to March 2026. Calendar Athletics needs YOU! Offering volunteer opportunities across Dorset We are run by volunteers and more are needed to support our commitment to our athletes Volunteering Archived news

Dorset Athletics Athletics Clubs Dorset Running Clubs Dorset Dorset County Athletics Dorset County Athletics Association (DCAA) aims to promote, organise and host county-wide athletics competitions for individuals within Dorset in track and field, combined events, cross country and other athletics disciplines. It arranges, supports and promotes the attendance of Dorset County teams at regional and national championships. County Championships DCAA organises county championships in track & field, cross country, road racing and sportshall. Find out more by following these links: Track & Field Cross Country Road Racing Sportshall Committee and constitution The DCAA is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers taken from the county's main athletics clubs. President Mike Furse Chair Andy Howse Vice Chair Charlotte Phillips Secretary Jemma Bates Assistant Secretary Hazel Bates Treasurer Richard Nunn Officials Secretary Hazel Bates Road Running Secretary Sarah Swift Women’s Team Manager (XC) Sarah Swift Men’s Team Manager (XC) Philip York Team Manager (Road) Sarah Swift Sportshall Organiser Lindsay Hole Sportshall Team Manager Robin James Schools Liaison Gavin Rusling Statistician Mike Furse Championships Secretary (T&F) Hazel Bates Juliet Dobson Robin James Championships Secretary (XC) Sarah Swift Philip York Welfare Officer Allan Knott Minute Secretary Robin James DCAA constitution

Sportshall Athletics Dorset Dorset Sportshall Track and Field Athletics Dorset Wessex Cross Country League COMPETITION Which area of competition are you looking for? Track & Field Go there Cross Country Learn more Road Racing Find out how Sportshall Yes please Latest Competition Calendar Details of Dorset cross country, Sportshall and road running dates. Calendar

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Dorset Athletics Team Dorset Athletics Network Dorset County Athletics Association Dorset Schools Athletics DSAA Contact us Please use the form below if you wish to contact Dorset Athletics, Dorset County Athletics Association or Team Dorset Athletics Network. COMPETING FOR DORSET SCHOOLS – if you are a schools athlete and wish to be considered for county selection go to the About section and select Dorset Schools Athletic Association for more information. COMPETING FOR TEAM DORSET – if you are a member of Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners or Wimborne AC and wish to be considered for selection go to the Track & Field section for more information. COACHES – if you would like to host a Flying Coach, please let us know which event you would like, as well as what suitable venues are available in your area. VOLUNTEERS/OFFICIALS – please inform us as to the information you require and we will endeavor to provide it! PARTNERS – please get in touch if you would like to sponsor any of our activities or work with us to help increase participation, volunteer or help to improve our facilities. Let's chat First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! We will be in touch within 5 working days!

Athletics Coaching Athletics Dorset Dorset Athletics Coaching Sports coaching Athletics coaches Dorset Coaching A highly rewarding activity Athletics coaching is at the heart of our sport. It ensures that clubs provide junior and senior athletes with appropriate guidance on how to train and compete safely and effectively. Coaches give their pupils the best chance to improve, be it learning a new skill, beating a personal best or winning a competition. They love their sport and thrive on helping people meet their goals. You can begin your coaching career as an unqualified helper at a club. However, we would urge you to get on the coaching pathway and gain qualifications to better support athletes. England Athletics runs many courses which allow you to become an effective and qualified coach. Dorset Athletics and your local club can help you on this coaching journey. Check out the information below. The coaching pathway There are two main paths in athletics coaching: off track and track & field. Off track coaches are qualified to lead running groups on the road and cross country. If you regularly run with a club around your local area and want to coach a group then you will need to take a course to become qualified as a Leader in Running Fitness (LiRF) and then a Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF). The track & field pathway allows you to work with junior and senior athletes in the T&F environment. The first level of qualification is Coaching Assistant which allows you to teach the basics of running, jumping and throwing. The next level is Athletics Coach which additionally teaches physical preparation and core technical knowledge across seven events. An Athletics Coach will specialise in throws, jumps, sprints/hurdles or endurance. Eventually an Athletics Coach can qualify as an Event Group Coach specialising in one of those four areas. Click on these buttons to find out more about these qualifications: Leader in Running Fitness Coaching Assistant Athletics Coach Coaching courses Coaching courses near you Click here to find out about coaching courses in the local area:

Dorset Athletics Team Dorset Athletics Network Team Dorset Dorset County Athletics Association Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA DCAA TDAN Dorset Athletics brings together Dorset County Athletics Association, Team Dorset Athletics Network and Dorset Schools Athletic Association to further the sport of athletics in the county of Dorset by encouraging excellence in training and competition at all levels and for all abilities. Read about DCAA Dorset County Athletics Association (DCAA) aims to promote, organise and host county-wide athletics competitions for individuals within Dorset in track and field, combined events, cross country and other athletics disciplines. It arranges, supports and promotes the attendance of Dorset County teams at regional and national championships. Read about TDAN Team Dorset Athletics Network (TDAN) supports six Dorset athletics clubs (Bournemouth AC, Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners, Weymouth St Paul’s Harriers & AC and Wimborne AC) in coach and athlete development, recruitment of volunteers, increasing participation and encouraging inclusive athletics. Four of the six clubs (Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC) form a composite Team Dorset team which competes in various track and field leagues. Visit DSAA Dorset Schools Athletic Association (DSAA) organises county-wide schools athletics competitions within Dorset across the athletics disciplines and arranges, supports and promotes attendance of Dorset County schools teams at regional and national championships. Policies, Procedures & Guidance Safeguarding Children Safeguarding Adults

Dorset County Athletics Records Dorset County Athletic Association County records Click here to see the all-time county performance records as at 1st January 2025: Records

Dorset Track & Field Clubs Track and Field Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Weymouth and Dorchester Athletics for kids Athletics clubs Track & Field For information on schools track & field competition please visit the Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA Six track and field clubs in Dorset Dorset has six main athletics clubs that can help you prepare for, and compete in, track & field events, be it sprints, endurance, throws or jumps. All have senior and junior sections. Follow these links to see what they can offer: BAC DAC PAC PR WSPH WAC Dorset County Track & Field Championships The Dorset County Track & Field Championships are held in May each year at Kings Park athletics track in Bournemouth. You do not have to be a member of a club to enter but must be either resident in Dorset or have been born in Dorset to qualify. The youngest age group in the Championships is Under 13. A Quadkids (Under 11) event is held at the same time as the Championships. Medals and trophies are awarded for event and category winners. The 2025 Dorset County Track & Field Champs were held on Sunday 11th May at Ashdown Sports Centre, Poole (this was a change to the usual venue). F ollow the link below to see all the results on Roster Athletics: All results Track and Field Leagues Dorset athletics clubs compete in a number of track & field leagues. Click on the buttons to find out more about these leagues and which clubs take part. Wessex Young Athletes League UK Youth Development League Southern Athletics League South West Athletics League National Athletics League Team Dorset Youth Development League Southern Athletics League Team Dorset Composite Team The Team Dorset Composite Team is comprised of athletes from Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC and competes in two track & field leagues: the UK Youth Development League (for Under 13s and Under 15s) and the Southern Athletics League (for Under 17s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans) UK Youth Development League Team Dorset competes in the Lower Age Group (Under 13s and Under 15s) of the Southern region of UKYDL for track & field. Invitations for athletes to compete for Team Dorset come via their club managers. Team Manager: Emma Plimmer Club managers: Jackie Cameron (Dorchester AC), Mark Pauley (Poole AC), Andy Howse (Poole Runners), Emma Plimmer (Wimborne AC). 2024 fixtures: Saturday 20th April (Bournemouth) Sunday 19th May (Southampton) Sunday 16th June (Portsmouth) Sunday 21st July (Guildford) 2024 results About the YDL 2023 results Southern Athletics League Team Dorset competes in Division 3 West of the Southern Athletics League for track & field. This is for Under 17s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans. Invitations for athletes to compete for Team Dorset come via their club managers. Team Manager: Dave Pearson Club managers: TBC (Dorchester AC), Jamie Grose (Poole AC), Lea Short (Poole Runners), Dave Pearson (Wimborne AC). 2024 fixtures: Saturday 18th May (Bournemouth) Saturday 15th June CANCELLED Sunday 14th July (Andover) Saturday 17th August (Poole) 2024 results About the SAL 2023 results Wessex Young Athletes Track & Field League The Wessex League is one of the main opportunities for young athletes in the county to compete in track & field. The league includes clubs from Dorset, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Wiltshire with 24 clubs taking part in 2023. Each club competes in four fixtures typically from April to July. Athletes compete in age groups: Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 with Under 20s able to take part as non-scorers. All participation is arranged via member clubs. Five of the six of Dorset's T&F clubs compete in the Wessex League. Find out more UK Youth Development League In January 2013, through an initiative set up by UK Athletics, the existing National Junior Athletic League and the National Young Athletics League amalgamated to form the UK Youth Development League for athletes under 20 years of age. The League is divided geographically (Northern, Midland and Southern) and by age group (Lower Age Group for Under 13 and under 15 and Upper Age Group for Under 17 and Under 20. Team Dorset and Bournemouth AC compete in the Lower Age Group of the Southern Region. Bournemouth AC also competes in the Upper Age Group of the Southern Region. Info on UK YDL South West Athletics League The South West Athletics League comprises clubs from across the counties of the south west of England. Typically four fixtures take place across the track & field season, all at Exeter Harrier's track in Exeter. Competition takes place in age groups from Under 13 through to Senior/Veteran. Dorchester, Poole AC and Wimborne AC currently participate in this league.. Info on SWAL Southern Athletics League The Southern Athletics League is the area track & field league for clubs in the South of England Athletics Association region that wish compete with joint male and female teams of Under 17, Under 20 and Seniors/Veterans. The league is divided into three divisions, each of which has sub-divisions by geography. For 2024 clubs will compete in four fixtures spread across the season. Bournemouth AC and Team Dorset are in Division 3 West of the SAL. Info on SAL National Athletics League The National Athletics League includes many of the top track & field clubs from across the whole of the United Kingdom. Established in 2019, the league has 32 member clubs. There are two divisions: the Premiership involving eight clubs and the Championship with 24 clubs. The Championship is itself split into four regions (North, South, East and West) each comprised of six clubs. Bournemouth AC competes in the Championship Division South. Info on NAL